The dogs of OPEforum

[Maintenance Chief]

Time to play BALL!

 

[Wilhelm]

The admirer


The object of interest


Him drooling whilst getting a could shoulder


He ain't that big...


Taron Heidi

 

[Wilhelm]

Heidi Taron "The Gentle Giant"

 

[Boomhower]

There were several handicapped pups, immobile on their hinds.
I managed to snap pictures of two of them.
They were specified as "do not touch", as such we weren't allowed to get too close to them.

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I dare think it is safe to assume these will live their lives in the shelter, sadly!

German shepherds are prone to hip dysplasia and spine problems. Especially the showlines with the sway back lower rearend. I have two working lines one takes supplements to help prevent this condition, we also watch him carefully so he doesn't jump.

Im glad to see the shelter is taking the time to care for these guys. That is tough to look at in their wheel chairs but it beats the alternative I guess!

 

[Wilhelm]

Pupper got a new toy from my younger sister, her current favorite.
Pictures are not staged.

 

[Wilhelm]

Cuddle and nap time.

 

[Yukon Stihl]

JJJake’s been keeping me company on a gravel haul
Was riding in the loader till it broke, so excavator was next
When Tom is around loading the he gets to play with the latest toy he stole.

 

[Flint Mitch]

Bella and Charlie

 

[Wilhelm]

She likes to clean the dishes



But she loves loooooong naps & cuddles.
Gotten cold enough for her to prefer being covered again. Direct body contact is also desired again. Wasn't the case all summer.



My sister is getting me a breed DNA test kit for her.

 

[Wilhelm]

 

[Wilhelm]

Freshly bathed, she was still a bit wet - my little wooly mammoth.

 

[Wilhelm]

And after a little bit of grooming her coat is dry & smooth.

 

[Wilhelm]

6AM this morning she was ready for a walk, threw me out of my bed at 5:30AM.
Who needs sleep anyway...

 

[Wilhelm]

Pupper got a new toy from my younger sister, her current favorite.
Pictures are not staged.

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This toy is still alive!

I did get two spare ones, those go into storage.

 

[Mack 880]

Do you guys groom your dogs yourselves, or take them to the groomers?

 

[Wilhelm]

Do you guys groom your dogs yourselves, or take them to the groomers?

I am maintaining my pups exterior myself.
It bonds us, or so I feel.
She is luckily for me quite groom needs free.
Her claws are my biggest constant concern.

 

[Yukon Stihl]

Mine just needs a bath once in a while
Seems he has a taste for grouse.
I found grouse feathers by my basement a couple days ago

 

[Wilhelm]

I used to bathe my pup more frequently to get a flea/tick repellant shampoo coating into her fur.
It would have varying results and longevity effect depending on outdoor conditions.
If moist (morning dew) or wet (rain, snow) she would basically wash the shampoo off within a week.
When dry (summer heat) the repellant would work for up to a month.

Now she is getting a NexGard pill every couple months so that bathing is limited to when she gets herself stinky and/or dirty.

I do not bathe her for her natural dog smell, that is part of what she is and I accept it as such.

Happy pup!

 

[Wilhelm]

This evening she wouldn't go into the house as long as I was outdoors.






Shop was warm, she was somewhat tired from our AM walk.

 

[tallgrass_coyote]

Old Simon...in his prime


His last night with us. Made it to 16.5 years. Hell of a run for a hell of a dog.